December 2, 2013

3-Cheese Macaroni & Cheese with Sourdough Breadcrumb Topping

Happy
Monday morning, friends! How is everyone feeling this morning? Full? Me
too, but not too full to bring you this delicious recipe for 3-Cheese
Macaroni & Cheese with Sourdough Breadcrumb Topping! Itis perfectly cheesy, not too difficult to make and is a great side dish for all of your holiday parties.

AND I'm competing in a little contest right now on Golden Grain Pasta's Facebook page with this very recipe.
So I'm going to ask that if you think this recipe looks even the
slightest bit tasty to you that you click on over to vote for me! I'll
win $100 if my recipe gets more votes than my competitors recipe! And
you will have my ever lasting gratefulness, PLUS each vote you cast - up to one per day - is an entry to win a $250
VISA gift card to make your own meals that taste like home! Win, win, win!

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside in a large oven safe casserole dish.
3.
Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium, to low heat. Once the
butter has melted begin mixing in the flour one tablespoon at a time
until a roux
forms. Once you have a nice thick roux you can add a little milk at a
time making sure you stir it constantly and that all the milk has been
absorbed before you add more.
4. Add cheese (reserving 1 cup of
the sharp white cheddar) and continue stirring until it is all melted
and your cheese sauce has thickened a bit.
5. Pour cheese sauce
over the macaroni, top with the rest of the sharp white cheddar and stir
until combined. Top with the bread crumbs.
6. Bake in the 350
degree oven for 20-30 minutes until the breadcrumbs begin to brown and
the sauce is bubbling. Cool for a few minutes and serve!

mmm that looks delish! I love mac n cheese. I've been craving it for a couple weeks now, now I really need to get on it after seeing your awesome recipe! Totally going to go vote for you =) and then maybe send a bowl this way?